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��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y�, G� No. 6 8 0 2 l'�kEs H p��' 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan."The variances resulting in a permit for construction of a single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property ownerin question proposes to use the property in a reasonab/e manner, however, the proposed use is not pe►mitted by the o�cial controls. The request to permit construction of a home on the substandard lot, in the proposed location lakeward of the average lakeshore setback, appears to be somewhat reasonable as the Property's reduced size and the angle of the lot lines with respect to the lakeshore and adjacent properties creates difficulties. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The uniquely small size, location with respect to adjacent lots, and required setbacks prevent development of any residential structure. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The variances are requested in order to permit construction of a home. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78."This condition is not applicable. 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This condition is not applicable, as the use for a residence is an allowed use in the LR-1 B Lakeshore Residential District. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a finro-family dwelling."This condition is not applicable. 3